Mizoram_Premier_League
Mizoram Premier League
Indian football league in the state of Mizoram
The Mizoram Premier League (also known as Zote Toyota Mizoram Premier League[1] for sponsorship ties) is the highest state-level football league in Mizoram, India.[2][3][4] On a national scale, it is the 5th tier of Indian football league system.[5] The competition is conducted by the Mizoram Football Association, the official football body of Mizoram,[2] with Tetea Hmar as its secretary and key promoter.[6][7] The league started on 24 October 2012 for the first time.[8]
| Organising body | Mizoram Football Association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012; 12 years ago (2012) |
| Country | India |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | I-League 3 |
| Relegation to | Mizoram First Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Independence Day Cup |
| League cup(s) | MFA Cup MFA Super Cup |
| Current champions | Mizoram Police FC (1st title) |
| Most championships | Aizawl FC (4 titles) |
| TV partners | Zonet Cable TV (YouTube) |
| Current: 2022–23 | |
| Tier | Division |
|---|---|
| 1 (5 on Indian football Pyramid) |
Mizoram Premier League |
| 2 (6 on Indian football pyramid) |
Mizoram First Division |
Mizoram Premier League has eight clubs.[9] The four top clubs qualify for the MPL automatically[10] While the other 4 teams will be decided via a playoff .[10] The top 4 teams from the play-off shall qualify for the MPL[10] The 8 clubs playing for season 8 of MPL are Electric Veng FC, Mizoram Police, Aizawl FC , Chanmari FC , Chawnpui FC, Chhinga Veng FC, FC Venghnuai and Ramhlun North FC.[11]
- Aizawl FC
- Chanmari FC
- Chawnpui FC
- Chhinga Veng FC
- Electric Veng FC
- Mizoram Police FC
- FC Bethlehem
- FC Venghnuai
The main venues of the league are Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Mualpui[12] and Lammual.[13]
On 14 June 2012 it was announced that the Mizoram Football Association had signed a five-year ₹ 1.25 crore deal with ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd.[2][14] The deal was signed by Mizoram Football Association president Lal Thanzara, while Zonet Cable TV Director R.K. Lianzuala (of Bethlehem Veng) signed for Zonet.[2] The deal between the MFA and Zonet is one of the most lucrative sports deals in the North East of India.[2] In 2017 it was announced the channel signed another 5 year extension with Mizoram Football Association Worth 1.5 Crores.[15] Mizoram Premier League (MPL) season 8 has been delivered to SONY by Zonet Cable TV and streamed live on SonyLIV. MPL is the first state league to be televised on a national television platform.[16]
| Edition | Season | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2012–13 | Dinthar F.C. |
| 2nd | 2013–14 | Chanmari F.C. |
| 3rd | 2014–15 | Aizawl F.C.[18] |
| 4th | 2015–16 | Aizawl F.C.[19] |
| 5th | 2016–17 | Chanmari F.C.[20] |
| 6th | 2017–18 | Chhinga Veng |
| 7th | 2018–19 | Aizawl F.C. |
| 8th | 2019–20 | Aizawl F.C. |
| 9th | 2022–23 | Chawnpui FC |
| 10th | 2023–24 | Mizoram Police FC |
Top scorer
| Season | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | MS Dawngliana | Chanmari | 10 |
| 2013–14 | Lalbiakhlua | Mizoram Police FC | 8 |
| 2014–15 | Lalbiakhlua | Mizoram Police FC | 9 |
| 2015–16 | F. Lalrinpuia | Aizawl | 13 |
| 2016–17 | Laldampuia Tochhawng[20] | Chanmari West | 11 |
| 2022–23 | MC Malsawmzuala | Chawnpui FC | 10 |
| 2023–24 | Lalrinzuala | Aizawl | 8 |
Best player
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | R. Laldanmawia | Dinthar FC |
| 2013–14 | R. Malsawmtluanga | Chanmari |
| 2014–15 | Lalramchullova | Aizawl |
| 2015–16 | F. Lalrinpuia | Aizawl |
| 2016–17 | Malsawmfela[20] | Chanmari |
| 2022–23 | Lalrinchhana Tochhawng | Chawnpui FC |
| 2023–24 | Lalbiakthanga Hmar | Mizoram Police FC |
Best goalkeeper
Best forward
Best midfielder
| Season | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Rohmingthanga | FC Kulikawn |
| 2013–14 | Reuben Zosangpuia | Luangmual FC |
| 2014–15 | David Lalrinmuana | Aizawl |
| 2015–16 | K. Lalthathanga | BVT FC |
| 2016–17 | Lalruatfela Zote[20] | Chanmari |
| 2022–23 | K. Vanlalhriata | Chawnpui FC |
| 2023–24 | Lalbiakthanga Hmar | Mizoram Police FC |
Best defender
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